Jeppe paa Bierget 1823 - 1831

"Jeppe paa Bierget," an engraving created between 1823 and 1831 by Danish artist J.F. Clemens, depicts a scene from the popular Danish play "Jeppe på Bjerget" by Ludvig Holberg. The print captures the moment when Jeppe, a drunken peasant, is tricked into believing he is a nobleman. The detailed depiction of the characters and their expressions, set in a domestic interior, conveys the humor and satire of the play. This etching, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a significant example of Clemens' skill in capturing the essence of Danish literature through visual art.